1996 DODGE AVENGER Suspension Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1996 DODGE AVENGER

6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE AVENGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries

Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#10839333 | March 2, 2016

I WAS DRIVING AND THE RIGHT FRONT CONTROL LOWERBALL JOINT BROKE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I CALLED DODGE DEALER.THEY SAID THEY FIX IT ONCE. THEY WON'T DO IT AGAIN. WELL IF THE PROBLEM STILL HAVING THEY NEED TO FIX IT RIGHT. I COULD OF BEEN KILLED. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. NOW I WAS ON THE HWY

#10022098 | June 3, 2003

NHTSA#99-V-066-003 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDE RRECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

#883550 | March 20, 2001

FRONT INNER TIE ROD/ FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS,AND SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE HE JUST PURCHASED MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

#530329 | February 18, 1999

FRONT AXLE BROKE IN HALF.

#539721 | November 18, 1998

BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING WHEEL TO FLOP INWARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.

#826712 | August 14, 1998

THE DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED, CAUSING THE CONTROL ARM TO FALL AND THE AXLE TO BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. 3,000 MILES LATER, THE OTHER SIDE BROKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Other 1996 DODGE AVENGER Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 28 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 15 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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